Silent Britain(2006)
Silent Britain Synopsis
Long treated with indifference by critics and historians, British silent cinema has only recently undergone the reevaluation it has long deserved, revealing it to be far richer than previously acknowledged. This documentary, featuring clips from a remarkable range of films, celebrates the early years of British filmmaking and spans from such pioneers as George Albert Smith and Cecil Hepworth to such later figures as Anthony Asquith, Maurice Elvey and, of course, Alfred Hitchcock.
Silent Britain (2006) is a documentary film directed by David M. Thompson, released on May 31, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie and Bryony Dixon. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- David M. Thompson
- Writers:
- Matthew Sweet
- Producers:
- David M. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Louis Caulfield
- Composer:
- Neil Brand
- Production:
- BBC, BFI
- Status:
- Released
Silent Britain Cast & Crew
Main cast
Matthew Sweet
as Himself - Presenter
Jack Cardiff
as Himself
- Ian Christie
Ian Christie
as Himself
- Bryony Dixon
Bryony Dixon
as Himself
- Michael Eaton
Michael Eaton
as Himself
- Frank Gray
Frank Gray
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by David M. Thompson, written by Matthew Sweet, produced by David M. Thompson.
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Silent Britain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Silent Britain – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Silent Britain?
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The main cast of Silent Britain (2006) includes Matthew Sweet, Jack Cardiff, Ian Christie, Bryony Dixon and Michael Eaton. The film was directed by David M. Thompson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Silent Britain released?
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Silent Britain was released on May 31, 2006 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Silent Britain worth watching?
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Silent Britain (2006) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.